Thousands of students across Hampshire are celebrating their GCSE results today after years of hard work, revision and anticipation.
Year 11 pupils returned to their schools for one final time to discover their results before embarking on the next chapter of their education.
We visited schools across Portsmouth and the surrounding area to capture the nerves, excitement, tears and celebrations.
See our gallery of 84 pictures capturing the best moments from GCSE results day 2026 across the city and beyond:
57. GCSE Results: Meoncross School
Pictured: The top achieving girl at Meoncross School - Charlotte. | Contributed
58. GCSE Results: Meoncross School
Meoncross School is celebrating a set of good GCSE results. Pictured: Joey with his family | Contributed
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59. GCSE Results: Castle View Academy
Students at Castle View Academy have received their GCSE results. Pictured: Shabab got 9s in maths and art, a 9 and an 8 in science and 8's in Spanish, design and technology. | CONTRIBUTED
60. GCSE Results: Castle View Academy
Students at Castle View Academy have received their GCSE results. Pictured: Emilia got 9s in English Language, maths, art and 8s in geography and science. | Contributed